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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,929.20, 26,893.57 and 8,061.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,929.20, 26,893.57 and 8,061.51 is: 12,092.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,929.20 : 26,893.57 = 8,061.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,929.20/26,893.57 = 8,061.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,929.20x = 26,893.57 × 8,061.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,929.20x = 216,802,783.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,802,783.49/17,929.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,092.16

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